Monastery of Mar Saba, Holy Land
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Monastery of Mar Saba, Holy Land
Monastery of Mar Saba (Saint Sabbas the Sanctified), Holy Land. It is a Greek Orthodox monastery overlooking the Kidron Valley on the West Bank, east of Bethlehem. Date: 1857
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1850s 1857 Bank Community Convent Dome Israel Kidron Monastery Orthodox Palestine Saba Sanctified
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This evocative photograph, captured in the year 1857, offers a glimpse into the rich history and spiritual significance of the Monastery of Mar Saba, also known as the Monastery of Saint Sabbas the Sanctified, nestled in the Holy Land. Situated on the eastern side of Bethlehem, on the West Bank, this Greek Orthodox monastery overlooks the breathtaking Kidron Valley. The Monastery of Mar Saba, founded in the fifth century, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited monastic communities in the Middle East. It is named after Saint Sabbas the Sanctified, a renowned ascetic and founder of numerous monasteries in the region. The monastery's architecture is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Orthodox faith in the Holy Land. The image reveals the monastery's impressive structures, including the main church with its distinctive dome, and the various buildings that house the monastic community. The monks, who follow the traditional Eastern Orthodox monastic rule, live a simple, contemplative life dedicated to prayer, study, and manual labor. The Monastery of Mar Saba's location in the Kidron Valley, near the site of the ancient city of Bethlehem, holds immense religious and historical significance. It is believed that the valley was the site of the ancient Judean desert hermitages, where Saint Sabbas and other ascetics sought solace and spiritual enlightenment. This photograph, taken in the 1850s, offers a unique window into the past, revealing the timeless beauty and spiritual essence of the Monastery of Mar Saba, a living testament to the enduring presence of faith and tradition in the Holy Land.
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